NRS 482.3961
Nonresident business permit required for vehicle owned by nonresident who allows vehicle to be operated in this State for business purpose
- conditions
- application
- fees
- penalties
- regulations.
1.
Except as otherwise provided in this section and NRS 482.390 and 706.801 to 706.861, inclusive, a nonresident who:(a)
Is not a natural person;(b)
Is the owner of a vehicle of a type subject to registration pursuant to the provisions of this chapter; and(c)
Allows that vehicle to be operated in this State by an employee, independent contractor or any other person for the purpose of engaging in the business of the nonresident within this State,2.
The Department shall grant an application for the permitting of a vehicle pursuant to subsection 1 if the nonresident owner of the vehicle:(a)
Submits proof that the vehicle has been registered for the current year in the state, country or other place of which the owner is a resident;(b)
Submits proof that the vehicle is currently insured in compliance with the laws of the state, country or other place of which the owner is a resident;(c)
Submits proof that the vehicle has been tested for emissions in compliance with the laws of the state, country or other place of which the owner is a resident or, if the place where the owner is a resident does not require the testing of the emissions of motor vehicles, complies with the provisions of NRS 445B.700 to 445B.815, inclusive, and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto for the vehicle as if the vehicle were required to comply with those provisions; and(d)
Pays a fee of:(1)
Two hundred dollars for the first vehicle for which the owner obtains a permit pursuant to this section.(2)
One hundred and fifty dollars for each additional vehicle for which the owner obtains a permit pursuant to this section.3.
The Department shall issue to a nonresident owner who obtains a permit for a vehicle pursuant to this section an indicator for the permitted vehicle that must be displayed on the permitted vehicle when the permitted vehicle is operated in this State. The indicator issued pursuant to this subsection is nontransferable and expires 1 year after the date of issuance.4.
All fees paid pursuant to subsection 2 must be deposited with the State Treasurer for credit to the State Highway Fund and expended pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 408.235.5.
A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished:(a)
For the first offense, by a fine of not more than $500.(b)
For the second and each subsequent offense, by a fine of not more than $750.6.
A vehicle may be cited for a violation of this section regardless of whether it is in operation or is parked on a highway, in a public parking lot or on private property which is open to the public if, after communicating with the owner or operator of the vehicle, the peace officer issuing the citation determines that the vehicle is required to be permitted pursuant to subsection 1. As used in this subsection, “peace officer” includes a constable.7.
The Department may adopt such regulations as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.8.
The provisions of this section do not apply with respect to a vehicle that is leased or rented to a lessee by a short-term lessor, as that term is defined in subsection 5 of NRS 482.053.
Source:
Section 482.3961 — Nonresident business permit required for vehicle owned by nonresident who allows vehicle to be operated in this State for business purpose; conditions; application; fees; penalties; regulations., https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-482.html#NRS482Sec3961.